Galveston Tax Attorneys Defending Your Rights Against IRS

Comprehensive IRS Defense Provided By Local Galveston Tax Lawyers

The IRS already knows about your unfiled returns, and every month you wait costs more in penalties. Our attorneys have resolved 2,300+ cases for Galveston families and businesses in 14 years, fixing back taxes, IRS notices, and state tax issues from the East End to Lafitte’s Cove.

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Best Galveston, Texas IRS tax attorneys for state and federal taxes.

The Tax Law Firm In Galveston Fighting The IRS For You

IRS audits and offshore account penalties need legal experience. People make two mistakes. They hire firms without audit experience, then pay twice when needing new help. They sign IRS settlements without attorney review and agree to unaffordable payments.

Our tax law firm handles audits and FBAR violations for Galveston clients. Your attorney reviews every settlement offer before you sign to confirm it fits your budget. Schedule your consultation for a complete case review.

Tax Law Services Our Galveston Attorneys Provide for Individuals and Businesses

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

Your audit notice demands immediate action and organized responses. Our Galveston tax attorneys represent you through IRS audit examinations, preparing all documentation, responding to auditor questions, and challenging additional assessments. We file reconsideration requests, preserve your appeal options, and prevent scope expansion. Outcomes depend on your situation and records.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Tax debt brings wage garnishments and bank levies. Our Galveston attorneys review your finances to negotiate an offer in compromise, set up an IRS payment plan, or request currently not collectible status. We explore resolution strategies where your situation allows, work to reduce penalties, and create payment terms you can manage.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

Unfiled returns don’t resolve on their own. Our Galveston attorneys take charge by reconstructing income records, identifying deductions, and calculating actual back taxes. We file through voluntary disclosure to reduce penalties and restore IRS compliance before prosecution becomes likely.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

An IRS levy or wage garnishment in Galveston can drain your bank accounts within days. Attorney representation stops collection through Due Process appeals, installment agreements, and Currently Not Collectible status. Legal intervention releases tax liens and prevents asset seizure when you respond before enforcement deadlines pass.

Small Business Taxes

Payroll tax debt and trust fund penalties shut down businesses in Galveston when owners wait too long. Attorney representation resolves IRS audits, files unfiled returns, and negotiates business tax debt settlements. Legal defense reduces penalties and stops enforcement before bank levies start.

International Taxes and FBARs

Have you failed to report foreign accounts? Unfiled FBARs require attorney filing through streamlined procedures. Voluntary disclosure will reduce offshore penalties and resolve FATCA violations. Legal representation stops international tax audits when compliance documentation is filed before the IRS discovers unreported accounts.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for Galveston, TX Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Negotiated with the IRS for a hospitality professional in San Jacinto to get IRS levy release on your bank account, restoring access to essential funds while resolving back-tax issues.	Tax Representation	2 Months
Reconstructed five years of financial records for a maritime contractor in Pelican Island, bringing all unfiled tax returns current and stopping ongoing IRS notices.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	6 Months
Advised a local boutique owner in The Strand on correcting IRS Form 2553 election errors, preventing a significant increase in their projected tax liability.	Tax Compliance	3 Months
Secured a 100% penalty abatement for a homeowner in Pirates' Beach, successfully removing over $7,800 in failure-to-file penalties by proving reasonable cause.	Tax Penalty Reduction	2 Months
Represented a small business owner in Lasker Park during an IRS field audit, clarifying documentation for coastal property deductions to conclude the matter with zero tax changes.	Tax Representation	5 Months
Guided a retiree in Bealsville through the disclosure of foreign rental income and bank accounts, ensuring full compliance with international reporting standards and avoiding steep fines.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	4 Months

Galveston Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $269,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 74%

Years of Returns Caught Up 30+ Years

Local Areas Served East End to Pirates Beach

How Our Tax Attorneys Helped Galveston Clients Win Their Cases

Proven Expertise – 40+ years combined in IRS defense and tax planning services for taxpayers, high-income individuals, and small business owners.
Dedicated Team – Work with real, board-certified Tax Attorneys (JDs), EAs, CFOs, Controllers, and planners.
Trusted Reputation – 99% client satisfaction and 200+ long-term clients who rely on our coordinated, white-glove service and support.

Our Tax Resolution Process

Step 1

Free consultation to review your situation and answer your questions.

Step 2

We file Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) with the IRS. From that point on, we take their calls so you don’t have to.

Step 3

We analyze your case and work on your best tax resolution options until we win.

Our tax lawyers handle everything from paperwork to courtroom representation. Learn more about our flat-fee pricing structure.

Tax Attorneys in Galveston For Texas and Federal IRS Issues

We represent Galveston taxpayers in IRS and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts disputes. Galveston hotel occupancy rates dropped in November 2025 during the federal government shutdown, hitting tourism workers with reduced hours and income. Property tax payments face a February 2 deadline in Galveston County, with quarterly installment options available for seniors and disabled residents. The IRS targets hospitality workers and service industry employees for unreported tip income and cash transactions. When tourism income fluctuates, unfiled returns and back taxes create problems. Federal and state collection actions happen simultaneously, putting your wages and bank accounts at risk.

Meet Tax Attorney Chad Silver

Chad Silver is a 7-time Super Lawyer who has spent over 20 years saving taxpayers millions and defending clients against the IRS in US Tax Court. He leads Silver Tax Group and maintains memberships in NATP, ABA, and other professional organizations.

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